HSL(197, 12%, 42%)
Grayish Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(197,12%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 12%, 42%) | color: hsl(197, 12%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #5E7178 | color: #5E7178 | |
| RGB | rgb(94, 113, 120) | color: rgb(94, 113, 120) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 6%, 0%, 53%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(196, 22%, 47%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(196 37% 53%) | color: hwb(196 37% 53%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5356 0.0251 222.14) | color: oklch(0.5356 0.0251 222.14) | |
| Lab | lab(46.37 -5.35 -6.21) | color: lab(46.37 -5.35 -6.21) | |
| LCH | lch(46.37 8.2 229.25) | color: lch(46.37 8.2 229.25) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#666676 — rgb(102, 102, 118)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#656476 — rgb(101, 100, 118)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5F7575 — rgb(95, 117, 117)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 12%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(197, 12%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 12%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 12%, 62%), hsl(197, 12%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 12%, 42%), hsl(197, 12%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #5E7178;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,12%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 12%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 12%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 12%, 42%)?
HEX: #5E7178 | RGB: rgb(94, 113, 120) | CMYK: 22%, 6%, 0%, 53% | HSV: 196°, 22%, 47%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5E7178?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 12%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 197°, 317°, and 77°. For analogous combinations, try hues 167° and 227°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(197, 12%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 12%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #5E7178; — As RGB: color: rgb(94, 113, 120); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,12%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 12%, 42%);